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Fine Art. Antique Prints, Maps and Drawings / 12-07-2025, 18:00 CET

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"Histoire Naturelle, Générale et Particulière. Nouvelle Édition [...]. Rédigé par C.S. Sonnini.". 127 volumes, octavo size (some occasional defects but generally in good condition). This collection comprises a full set of a new edition of the renowned work by Buffon (1707-1788), edited by the French naturalist C.-N.-S. Sonnini de Manoncourt (1751-1812). The volumes cover a wide range of subjects, including general topics such as the theory of the earth and mineralogy, as well as specific categories like quadrupeds, birds, fish, cetaceans, reptiles (authored by Daudin), mollusks (by Denys-Monfort), crustaceans and insects (by P.A. Latreille), and plants (by C.F. Brisseau-Mirbel). Illustrated with over 1,000 plates and complete with 2 volumes of tables. Referenced in Nissen (ZBI) 682. Artist or Maker: Georges-Louis Leclerc de Buffon Medium: Printed Book with Copperplate Illustrations Date: 18th Century Condition Report:This work is in good condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections or fox or mottled marks to be expected with age. Please review the images carefully for condition details, and feel free to contact us with any questions or for a comprehensive condition report.

Georges-Louis Leclerc de Buffon (1707–1788) – Histoire Naturelle, Générale et Particulière – Printed Book (18th Century)

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